I wanted to thank you for publishing Rabbi Jackie Brodsky”s article: “Let’s look at the facts.”
And I appreciated the link she included to more information on myths and facts.
This is a very divisive topic with a huge amount of misinformation published.
I commend your editor for including this “Viewpoint” piece In Defense of Israel.
Best,
Amy Greenwold
Ashland
John Marciano and Leslie Dwyer: There will be less money to pay for food programs here and across the country. This is an inhumane treatment of struggling families. At the same time, the U.S. has spent billions supporting Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
Herbert Rothschild: Rightly understood, money is simply a tool for achieving what we want. Fortunately, what most of us want isn’t self-aggrandizement. Beyond giving us financial security, our money affords us an easy way to contribute to the well-being of others — family, community, world.
George Kramer: Passing this amendment is a reasonable way for voters to assure Council will be more thoughtful before extracting dollars from ratepayers. It’s not “horrible.” It’s democracy. Sadly, that is something currently in short supply.
Councilor Jeff Dahle: While I respect the intent behind that proposal (to require a public vote on new taxes and fees), I do not support the petitioner’s request of the City Council to mandate that it be placed on the ballot without requiring the petitioner to follow the same established process that applies to all initiatives.
The Ashland City Council will again consider approval of the 210-unit Grand Terrace apartment complex off Highway 99 at the northwest city limit during its Tuesday, Nov. 4, business meeting. The council will also continue a discussion about a potential ballot measure that would require voter approval for new city taxes and fees during its Monday, Nov. 3, study session.
John Marciano and Leslie Dwyer: There will be less money to pay for food programs here and across the country. This is an inhumane treatment of struggling families. At the same time, the U.S. has spent billions supporting Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
It’s been nearly two decades since there was a confirmed sighting of the Franklin bumble bee, a bee native to the area around Mount Ashland. While the bee may still be alive, new research published last month gives sheds light on why the population declined so rapidly. The answer stretches back 100,000 years.
An Ashland artist behind notable public art exhibits such as the Say Their Names memorial plaque and the planned Crystallizing Our Call will have a new exhibit at the upcoming November First Friday event in Ashland.
This week’s theme: some fun fund puns. Solve it in your browser or download and print. Next Friday’s crossword: CrosspOLLInation 2026 Winter #01. Readers: take advantage of a matching gift opportunity to support Ashland.news. Organizations: sponsorship of crossword pages is still available. Ask about having your name appear in a future crossword!
Two Ashland area sculptors have created “a unique and dynamic” exhibit, according to the one of the visitors at an artists’ talk at the Rogue Gallery & Art Center in Medford Saturday, Oct. 25. The exhibit, which closes Friday, Oct. 31, showcases large, elaborate wood sculptures that appear to defy gravity
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